Very rare indeed, there are very few of this radio available today. I would think that was because of WWII, production was stopped. With a gorgeous Ingraham cabinet in excellent condition (see photo of bottom label), this upscale tri-band radio has some wonderful features. Starting with the cabinet, it has multiple inlays of various wood veneers and solids. The stepped frontispiece with the goldtone bands displays wonderful wood grains. And of course the green “magic eye” tuning indicator really makes the dial face stand out. It has a stately, yet warm and inviting look about it. It sounds great too, with the rich and mellow tube sound through a 6 1/2 speaker. It also has tone control for your listening preference. Of course, as with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. The cabinet was stripped of the old varnish and lacquer, keeping the original stain. It was then nourished and rejuvenated. The top and bottom trim were redone with dark walnut toners to match the original finish. The entire cabinet was then given seven coats of clear lacquer with excellent results. The slide rule dial face is in excellent condition with crisp and clear graphics that are nicely lighted in addition to the magic eye. The original knobs have been cleaned and polished. Two of the knobs have minor warping. The power cord was replaced. Felt pads were added to the bottom to protect your furniture. The photos tell the rest of the story about the overall condition of the cabinet and how well the restoration turned out. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The original speaker is in excellent condition and sounds great. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the 12 foot external antenna (provided). This highly desirable and rare radio demands a place of distinction. It is highly unlikely you will find another of this model in this restored condition for a long time, if ever. Just imagine all of the news of the world, music and stories it has broadcast over the past 78 years! Now newly restored inside and out, it will continue to provide many more years of reliable enjoyment if well cared for. Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off. The item “Vintage Emerson AM/SW Magic Eye Tube Radio 459 (1942) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Friday, April 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “holman9099″ and is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Brand: Emerson
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